Inventors
Are you a scientist at a university or a public research institute in NRW?
Would you like to commercialize the results of your work but are put off by the time and expense?
Would you like to know whether the results of your research could be an invention to be patented and commercialized?
This is what we can do for you:
- Consult you regarding intellectual/industrial property and commercialization of inventions
- Assess your invention as to its patentability and marketing chances
- Develop an individual patenting and commercialization strategy for you
- Assist you in applying for patents with the support of patent lawyers
- Identify and contact potential licensees
- Draft the licensing agreements and negotiate their terms
- Monitor contract compliance
- Forward the license revenues to the university and to you as inventor
Your benefits
- Time saving: PROvendis handles the investigation and paperwork for you
- No financial risk: PROvendis services are free-of-charge for university inventors
- Better chances of success for the marketing of your university invention: PROvendis takes advantage of its multifaceted industry contacts
Your profit:
You receive 30% of the gross revenues when your invention is successfully commercialized, corresponding to your legally prescribed share. The university and PROvendis share the remaining revenues after the deduction of patent registration costs.
We look forward to your inquiry and will be glad to take time for you to find the ideal solution.
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